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What are Insta-Chain Automatic Ice Chains?

Jan 29, 2014 11:31:00 AM

When icy and snowy road conditions threaten your safety, just the flip of a switch can provide instant traction and relief. Insta-Chains, the automatic ice chains, activate from the cab of your truck, even while your vehicle is in motion, to provide provide automatic tire traction within 1.5 seconds.

Preparing for Winter with Insta Chains Automatic Ice Chains

Posted by Donald Robinson

Nov 6, 2013 2:46:00 PM

November is an unpredictable month for weather in the Louisville area. Although it's uncertain how the temperatures will swing, the trend is definitely heading downward as we brace for the arrival of winter.

Several winters ago, our team at Louisville Switching wanted to be sure a fire department in rural Meade County was prepared for icy and snowy driving conditions and we installed our first Insta-Chain Automatic Ice Chains on their tanker truck. These chains allow large trucks to maneuver through snow and icy roads safely and are essential for emergency and service vehicles. Here are some of the other features and benefits of the automatic ice chains:

Winter, snow, and ice are approaching the Louisville area…be prepared

Posted by Donald Robinson

Oct 12, 2011 11:07:00 AM

Last winter, Louisville Switching completed installation of our very first ice chain system. This installation was performed on a fire truck that operates in a rural part of Kentucky. The fire station needed the truck to be able to maneuver safely and quickly in almost any weather condition, especially snow and ice.